UFC boss: We 'have to make' Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones

While the once-prevalent “superfight” talk has died down in recent weeks, UFC President Dana White still hungers for perhaps the biggest one of all: UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones vs. middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva.

While in the Los Angeles area for this week’s UFC 157 event, White joined UFC commentator Joe Rogan on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

During an extended chat about the organization, White reiterated his desire for a Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC) vs. Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) bout. Although there are no immediate plans, White said as far as back as October that he “guarantees” the fight will happen at some point.

“I have to make him and f—ing Jones happen,” White said. I have to make that happen.”

“… What Anderson really talks about – he fucks with me a lot – but he wants big fights. He wants big fights.”

But before any potential superfight, both Jones and Silva have other challenges coming up. Jones, who currently can be seen on “The Ultimate Fighter 17,” fights fellow head coach Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) at UFC 159 on April 27 in New Jersey. Silva, meanwhile, is expected to meet Chris Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at a July 6 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

Check out White’s full discussion with Rogan above.

And for more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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